I thought I could make the first day one post, but it really got very long. I couldn't thin out the pictures and I still didn't include them all. Anyway, after lunch everyone went back down to the water.
Some of the moms got a raft to relax on.
More playing and fun for the kids!
Naomi really wanted to swim!
Or so she thought.
I took her out in a kayak and she really enjoyed that.
Until she tipped too far over the edge and ended up in the water.
I held on to her so she didn't go anywhere and I pulled her right back in,
but it was still more than she wanted.
It was fun to paddle around with her.
Getting ready for dinner.
Melia came for a few hours, so we were all happy!
Some kids were tired of swimming,
so they read books instead.
Emily, Mikaela, Lacie, Tanner, Naomi
More ping pong.
Todd's activity was a Ping Pong Tournament.
Those who wanted to participate signed up and were randomly slotted.
Winners moved on and losers went to the losers bracket to try again.
Needless to say, it was a main activity this year.
And it was loads of fun!
Todd and Jeff bought pellet guns and enjoyed some time shooting.
We played some games.
More ping pong.
Random large spider crossing the sidewalk.
Please don't find your way into my room.
Because Melia was only there for a short time,
we had the family picture taken even though some of us
were not looking picture perfect!
Oh well, it is our family and we look great!
Dinner - bar-b-que chicken salad
Scripture moment gathering
Jeff talking about charity and the need to love each other.
The Mawby family gave Gaffa a new hat!
Dessert time! Ice cream sundaes!
Chatting
Kemiah, Melia and Jeff
Last quick picture of Melia as she headed back home.
Ended the night with more ping pong.
Emily vs. Taylor
Blake vs. Nicole
Monique vs. Alise
Some found other games to play - Apples to Apples
What a wonderfully fun day and evening! We packed a lot into this first day. Maybe because we know we don't have much time. We are thankful for the wonderful weather and hope it holds out!
